ZATCA Foils Major Captagon Smuggling Attempt at Al-Haditha Border Over 313,000 Pills Seized in Five Separate Operations

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Using a combination of advanced customs procedures, security technology, and canine units, ZATCA discovered the pills hidden in various locations across vehicles and trucks. Among the haul, 86,000 pills were concealed under a smuggler’s clothing, 65,116 pills were found in a truck cabin refrigerator, 52,907 pills were hidden in a vehicle’s floor, 55,232 pills were stashed inside a fuel tank, and 4,651 pills were found in a spare tire compartment.

ZATCA's operations reflect its ongoing commitment to strengthening border security and preventing the illegal smuggling of harmful substances like Captagon, aligning with its strategic goal of safeguarding society and the national economy.